Social media is enraged about Nadav Lapid’s remarks on “The Kashmir Files,” the leader of the IFFI jury. His claim that the movie is “vulgar” has sparked a heated response from celebrities, internet users, and politicians. In support of Nadav Lapid’s remark on “The Kashmir Files,” Swara Bhasker tweeted. She wrote, “Apparently it’s fairly evident to the world,” after sharing a story about Lapid’s remarks.
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi tweeted, “Shocked to hear #Israeli director labelling #KashmirFiles a Vulgar Propoganda film!!!” in response to Nadav Lapid’s remarks. It’s the most obscene thing I’ve ever heard. Whether you agree or disagree with the movie, how could someone make such a claim? Who handed the manatee a microphone? This #NadavLapid sounds very ridiculous. “Would #NadavLapid dare label #schindlerslist a disgusting propoganda film? Or deny the existence of Palestine or the Arab-Israeli conflict? Those who are unaware of Indian history have no right to make such derogatory remarks about our country or our movies.
This debate was started by Nadav Lapid’s remarks at the IFFI closing ceremony. He had said, “We saw 15 films in the international competition, the festival’s opening window, and seven films in the debuting category. 14 of them had cinematic traits, defaults, and prompted lively debates. We were all surprised and horrified by the fifteenth movie, The Kashmir Files. That seemed like a crass, propagandist picture that had no place in the aesthetic competition of such a prominent film festival. I feel completely at ease discussing my sentiments with you here, on stage. This festival’s attitude undoubtedly allows for the acceptance of a critical debate, which is crucial for both art and daily life.
